The London Black Revolutionaries, or ‘Black Revs’, have a predilection for dramatic, raucous, direct action: from sabotaging anti-homeless spikes; organising a die-in at the Westfield shopping centre to staging a “Black Brunch” against gentrification. Younger than the Black Revs, R Movement challenge the idea of the ‘Staid and Serious’ political activist. Having formed on social media, they’ve turned online debate into political action. Born out of irreconcilable differences with the Black Revs, The Black Dissidents are a new organisation intent on furthering the fight against oppression along the lines of race, class and gen [...]

]]>March 1, 2017. Generation Revolution brings to screen the powerful story of a new generation of black and brown activists who are changing the social and political landscape in the capital and beyond. This feature-length documentary film follows an exciting new breed of organisations as well as the young Londoners that are part of them.

The London Black Revolutionaries, or ‘Black Revs’, have a predilection for dramatic, raucous, direct action: from sabotaging anti-homeless spikes; organising a die-in at the Westfield shopping centre to staging a “Black Brunch” against gentrification. Younger than the Black Revs, R Movement challenge the idea of the ‘Staid and Serious’ political activist. Having formed on social media, they’ve turned online debate into political action. Born out of irreconcilable differences with the Black Revs, The Black Dissidents are a new organisation intent on furthering the fight against oppression along the lines of race, class and gender.

The film vividly chronicles the evolution of our characters as they experience personal and political awakenings, breakthroughs and, at times, disillusionment. Generation Revolution offers a unique and original glimpse into the rewarding but difficult path that must be trodden in the struggle for personal, social and political liberation.

]]>March 1, 2017. Generation Revolution brings to screen the powerful story of a new generation of black and brown activists who are changing the social and ...March 1, 2017. Generation Revolution brings to screen the powerful story of a new generation of black and brown activists who are changing the social and political landscape in the capital and beyond. This feature-length documentary film follows an exciting new breed of organisations as well as the young Londoners that are part of them.

The London Black Revolutionaries, or ‘Black Revs’, have a predilection for dramatic, raucous, direct action: from sabotaging anti-homeless spikes; organising a die-in at the Westfield shopping centre to staging a “Black Brunch” against gentrification. Younger than the Black Revs, R Movement challenge the idea of the ‘Staid and Serious’ political activist. Having formed on social media, they’ve turned online debate into political action. Born out of irreconcilable differences with the Black Revs, The Black Dissidents are a new organisation intent on furthering the fight against oppression along the lines of race, class and gender.

The film vividly chronicles the evolution of our characters as they experience personal and political awakenings, breakthroughs and, at times, disillusionment. Generation Revolution offers a unique and original glimpse into the rewarding but difficult path that must be trodden in the struggle for personal, social and political liberation.

]]>NoNo00:30:41ACMCU event: Q&A: “The ‘Allah’ Controversy and Interreligious Relations in Malaysia” with Rev. Dr. Sivin Kithttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-reimagining-solidarity-the-allah-controversy-and-interreligious-relations-in-malaysia-with-rev-dr-sivin-kit/
http://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-reimagining-solidarity-the-allah-controversy-and-interreligious-relations-in-malaysia-with-rev-dr-sivin-kit/#commentsMon, 06 Mar 2017 16:45:44 -0500sfsACMCUACMCUAudioACMCUMultimediaACMCUSpotlightACMCUAudiohttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-reimagining-solidarity-the-allah-controversy-and-interreligious-relations-in-malaysia-with-rev-dr-sivin-kit/February 28, 2017. This talk illuminated and discussed the challenges faced by non-Muslims (Christians) living in a Muslim majority where ethno-religious (Malay-Muslim) identity is central through revisiting the controversy over the use of the word ‘Allah’ by Christians in the Malay language. This talk also highlighted expressions of inter-religious solidarity between Muslims and Christians as both confronted state-led policies governing the practice of Islam in Malaysia.
]]>February 28, 2017. This talk illuminated and discussed the challenges faced by non-Muslims (Christians) living in a Muslim majority where ethno-religious (Malay-Muslim) identity is central through revisiting the controversy over the use of the word 'Allah' by Christians in the Malay language. This talk also highlighted expressions of inter-religious solidarity between Muslims and Christians as both confronted state-led policies governing the practice of Islam in Malaysia.]]>February 28, 2017. This talk illuminated and discussed the challenges faced by non-Muslims (Christians) living in a Muslim majority where ethno-religious (Malay-Muslim) identity is central ...February 28, 2017. This talk illuminated and discussed the challenges faced by non-Muslims (Christians) living in a Muslim majority where ethno-religious (Malay-Muslim) identity is central through revisiting the controversy over the use of the word 'Allah' by Christians in the Malay language. This talk also highlighted expressions of inter-religious solidarity between Muslims and Christians as both confronted state-led policies governing the practice of Islam in Malaysia.]]>NoNo00:23:05ACMCU event: “The ‘Allah’ Controversy and Interreligious Relations in Malaysia” with Rev. Dr. Sivin Kithttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-tthe-allah-controversy-and-interreligious-relations-in-malaysia-with-rev-dr-sivin-kit/
http://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-tthe-allah-controversy-and-interreligious-relations-in-malaysia-with-rev-dr-sivin-kit/#commentsMon, 06 Mar 2017 16:36:48 -0500sfsACMCUACMCUAudioACMCUMultimediaACMCUSpotlightACMCUAudiohttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-tthe-allah-controversy-and-interreligious-relations-in-malaysia-with-rev-dr-sivin-kit/February 28, 2017. This talk illuminated and discussed the challenges faced by non-Muslims (Christians) living in a Muslim majority where ethno-religious (Malay-Muslim) identity is central through revisiting the controversy over the use of the word ‘Allah’ by Christians in the Malay language. This talk also highlighted expressions of inter-religious solidarity between Muslims and Christians as both confronted state-led policies governing the practice of Islam in Malaysia.
]]>February 28, 2017. This talk illuminated and discussed the challenges faced by non-Muslims (Christians) living in a Muslim majority where ethno-religious (Malay-Muslim) identity is central through revisiting the controversy over the use of the word 'Allah' by Christians in the Malay language. This talk also highlighted expressions of inter-religious solidarity between Muslims and Christians as both confronted state-led policies governing the practice of Islam in Malaysia.]]>February 28, 2017. This talk illuminated and discussed the challenges faced by non-Muslims (Christians) living in a Muslim majority where ethno-religious (Malay-Muslim) identity is central ...February 28, 2017. This talk illuminated and discussed the challenges faced by non-Muslims (Christians) living in a Muslim majority where ethno-religious (Malay-Muslim) identity is central through revisiting the controversy over the use of the word 'Allah' by Christians in the Malay language. This talk also highlighted expressions of inter-religious solidarity between Muslims and Christians as both confronted state-led policies governing the practice of Islam in Malaysia.]]>NoNo00:46:42ACMCU event: Q&A - “Christian-Muslim relations in modern Iraq” with Kristian Girling.http://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-qa-christian-muslim-relations-in-modern-iraq-with-kristian-girling/
http://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-qa-christian-muslim-relations-in-modern-iraq-with-kristian-girling/#commentsFri, 24 Feb 2017 16:11:42 -0500sfsACMCUACMCUAudioACMCUMultimediaACMCUSpotlightACMCUAudiohttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-qa-christian-muslim-relations-in-modern-iraq-with-kristian-girling/February 23, 2017. Q&A. The Christian communities of modern Iraq have been obliged to adapt to a wide variety of changing religious, political, social and economic circumstances. From the foundation of the state of Iraq in the aftermath of the First World War through to the overthrow of Saddam Husain the Christians have attempted to deal with often highly challenging circumstances. Nevertheless, for the most part Christians have strongly grounded themselves in Iraqi society and have been net contributors. This talk will consider how Christian-Muslim relations have altered over the last one hundred years and reflect on how Christian and Muslim engagements may develop in light of the rise of Da’esh/ISIL and the ethnic cleansing of Iraq’s Christian pop.
]]>February 23, 2017. Q&A. The Christian communities of modern Iraq have been obliged to adapt to a wide variety of changing religious, political, social and economic circumstances. From the foundation of the state of Iraq in the aftermath of the First World War through to the overthrow of Saddam Husain the Christians have attempted to deal with often highly challenging circumstances. Nevertheless, for the most part Christians have strongly grounded themselves in Iraqi society and have been net contributors. This talk will consider how Christian-Muslim relations have altered over the last one hundred years and reflect on how Christian and Muslim engagements may develop in light of the rise of Da'esh/ISIL and the ethnic cleansing of Iraq's Christian pop.]]>February 23, 2017. QA. The Christian communities of modern Iraq have been obliged to adapt to a wide variety of changing religious, political, social and ...February 23, 2017. Q&A. The Christian communities of modern Iraq have been obliged to adapt to a wide variety of changing religious, political, social and economic circumstances. From the foundation of the state of Iraq in the aftermath of the First World War through to the overthrow of Saddam Husain the Christians have attempted to deal with often highly challenging circumstances. Nevertheless, for the most part Christians have strongly grounded themselves in Iraqi society and have been net contributors. This talk will consider how Christian-Muslim relations have altered over the last one hundred years and reflect on how Christian and Muslim engagements may develop in light of the rise of Da'esh/ISIL and the ethnic cleansing of Iraq's Christian pop.]]>NoNo00:20:12ACMCU event: “Christian-Muslim relations in modern Iraq” with Kristian Girlinghttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-christian-muslim-relations-in-modern-iraq-with-kristian-girling/
http://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-christian-muslim-relations-in-modern-iraq-with-kristian-girling/#commentsFri, 24 Feb 2017 16:10:21 -0500sfsACMCUACMCUAudioACMCUMultimediaACMCUSpotlightACMCUAudiohttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-christian-muslim-relations-in-modern-iraq-with-kristian-girling/February 23, 2017. The Christian communities of modern Iraq have been obliged to adapt to a wide variety of changing religious, political, social and economic circumstances. From the foundation of the state of Iraq in the aftermath of the First World War through to the overthrow of Saddam Husain the Christians have attempted to deal with often highly challenging circumstances. Nevertheless, for the most part Christians have strongly grounded themselves in Iraqi society and have been net contributors. This talk will consider how Christian-Muslim relations have altered over the last one hundred years and reflect on how Christian and Muslim engagements may develop in light of the rise of Da’esh/ISIL and the ethnic cleansing of Iraq’s Christian pop.
]]>February 23, 2017. The Christian communities of modern Iraq have been obliged to adapt to a wide variety of changing religious, political, social and economic circumstances. From the foundation of the state of Iraq in the aftermath of the First World War through to the overthrow of Saddam Husain the Christians have attempted to deal with often highly challenging circumstances. Nevertheless, for the most part Christians have strongly grounded themselves in Iraqi society and have been net contributors. This talk will consider how Christian-Muslim relations have altered over the last one hundred years and reflect on how Christian and Muslim engagements may develop in light of the rise of Da'esh/ISIL and the ethnic cleansing of Iraq's Christian pop.]]>February 23, 2017. The Christian communities of modern Iraq have been obliged to adapt to a wide variety of changing religious, political, social and economic ...February 23, 2017. The Christian communities of modern Iraq have been obliged to adapt to a wide variety of changing religious, political, social and economic circumstances. From the foundation of the state of Iraq in the aftermath of the First World War through to the overthrow of Saddam Husain the Christians have attempted to deal with often highly challenging circumstances. Nevertheless, for the most part Christians have strongly grounded themselves in Iraqi society and have been net contributors. This talk will consider how Christian-Muslim relations have altered over the last one hundred years and reflect on how Christian and Muslim engagements may develop in light of the rise of Da'esh/ISIL and the ethnic cleansing of Iraq's Christian pop.]]>NoNo00:30:59ACMCU event: Q&A “Visionaries: Second Sight and Social Change in Islamic West Africa” with Rudolph Warehttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-qa-%e2%80%9cvisionaries-second-sight-and-social-change-in-islamic-west-africa%e2%80%9d-with-rudolph-ware/
http://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-qa-%e2%80%9cvisionaries-second-sight-and-social-change-in-islamic-west-africa%e2%80%9d-with-rudolph-ware/#commentsThu, 09 Feb 2017 11:00:33 -0500sfsACMCUACMCUAudioACMCUMultimediaACMCUSpotlightACMCUAudiohttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-qa-%e2%80%9cvisionaries-second-sight-and-social-change-in-islamic-west-africa%e2%80%9d-with-rudolph-ware/February 6, 2017. Q&A. This talk explored—in the context of Islamic West Africa—these two primary (and inter-related) senses of the meaning of the word ‘visionary’: a person who experiences ‘visions’ in dreams, trances, and waking states and a person who provides inspirational leadership for social change. In short, it is an examination of the relationship between the ‘extra-sensory’ sensorium of religious experiences and social action in the Islamic tradition of the African West. For visionary African Muslims, ‘visions’ were often more real than reality itself and thus had the capacity to transform it. But these visions were not limited to seeing; they were also experiences of sound and smell, touch and taste. The English language—which favors sight among its five culturally constructed senses—offers no better word to describe such all-encompassing sensory experiences than ‘vision.’
]]>February 6, 2017. Q&A. This talk explored—in the context of Islamic West Africa—these two primary (and inter-related) senses of the meaning of the word ‘visionary’: a person who experiences ‘visions’ in dreams, trances, and waking states and a person who provides inspirational leadership for social change. In short, it is an examination of the relationship between the ‘extra-sensory’ sensorium of religious experiences and social action in the Islamic tradition of the African West. For visionary African Muslims, 'visions' were often more real than reality itself and thus had the capacity to transform it. But these visions were not limited to seeing; they were also experiences of sound and smell, touch and taste. The English language—which favors sight among its five culturally constructed senses—offers no better word to describe such all-encompassing sensory experiences than ‘vision.’]]>February 6, 2017. QA. This talk explored—in the context of Islamic West Africa—these two primary (and inter-related) senses of the meaning of the word ‘visionary’: ...February 6, 2017. Q&A. This talk explored—in the context of Islamic West Africa—these two primary (and inter-related) senses of the meaning of the word ‘visionary’: a person who experiences ‘visions’ in dreams, trances, and waking states and a person who provides inspirational leadership for social change. In short, it is an examination of the relationship between the ‘extra-sensory’ sensorium of religious experiences and social action in the Islamic tradition of the African West. For visionary African Muslims, 'visions' were often more real than reality itself and thus had the capacity to transform it. But these visions were not limited to seeing; they were also experiences of sound and smell, touch and taste. The English language—which favors sight among its five culturally constructed senses—offers no better word to describe such all-encompassing sensory experiences than ‘vision.’]]>NoNo00:18:40ACMCU event: “Visionaries: Second Sight and Social Change in Islamic West Africa” with Rudolph Warehttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-%e2%80%9cvisionaries-second-sight-and-social-change-in-islamic-west-africa%e2%80%9d-with-rudolph-ware/
http://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-%e2%80%9cvisionaries-second-sight-and-social-change-in-islamic-west-africa%e2%80%9d-with-rudolph-ware/#commentsThu, 09 Feb 2017 10:59:19 -0500sfsACMCUACMCUAudioACMCUMultimediaACMCUSpotlightACMCUAudiohttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-%e2%80%9cvisionaries-second-sight-and-social-change-in-islamic-west-africa%e2%80%9d-with-rudolph-ware/February 6, 2017. This talk explored—in the context of Islamic West Africa—these two primary (and inter-related) senses of the meaning of the word ‘visionary’: a person who experiences ‘visions’ in dreams, trances, and waking states and a person who provides inspirational leadership for social change. In short, it is an examination of the relationship between the ‘extra-sensory’ sensorium of religious experiences and social action in the Islamic tradition of the African West. For visionary African Muslims, ‘visions’ were often more real than reality itself and thus had the capacity to transform it. But these visions were not limited to seeing; they were also experiences of sound and smell, touch and taste. The English language—which favors sight among its five culturally constructed senses—offers no better word to describe such all-encompassing sensory experiences than ‘vision.’
]]>February 6, 2017. This talk explored—in the context of Islamic West Africa—these two primary (and inter-related) senses of the meaning of the word ‘visionary’: a person who experiences ‘visions’ in dreams, trances, and waking states and a person who provides inspirational leadership for social change. In short, it is an examination of the relationship between the ‘extra-sensory’ sensorium of religious experiences and social action in the Islamic tradition of the African West. For visionary African Muslims, 'visions' were often more real than reality itself and thus had the capacity to transform it. But these visions were not limited to seeing; they were also experiences of sound and smell, touch and taste. The English language—which favors sight among its five culturally constructed senses—offers no better word to describe such all-encompassing sensory experiences than ‘vision.’]]>February 6, 2017. This talk explored—in the context of Islamic West Africa—these two primary (and inter-related) senses of the meaning of the word ‘visionary’: a ...February 6, 2017. This talk explored—in the context of Islamic West Africa—these two primary (and inter-related) senses of the meaning of the word ‘visionary’: a person who experiences ‘visions’ in dreams, trances, and waking states and a person who provides inspirational leadership for social change. In short, it is an examination of the relationship between the ‘extra-sensory’ sensorium of religious experiences and social action in the Islamic tradition of the African West. For visionary African Muslims, 'visions' were often more real than reality itself and thus had the capacity to transform it. But these visions were not limited to seeing; they were also experiences of sound and smell, touch and taste. The English language—which favors sight among its five culturally constructed senses—offers no better word to describe such all-encompassing sensory experiences than ‘vision.’]]>NoNo00:52:43ACMCU event: Q&A “Unpredictable Futures: Islam, Citizenship, and Political Possibility in France” with Mayanthi Fernandohttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-qa-%e2%80%9cunpredictable-futures-islam-citizenship-and-political-possibility-in-france%e2%80%9d-with-mayanthi-fernando/
http://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-qa-%e2%80%9cunpredictable-futures-islam-citizenship-and-political-possibility-in-france%e2%80%9d-with-mayanthi-fernando/#commentsFri, 03 Feb 2017 15:30:31 -0500sfsUncategorizedhttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-qa-%e2%80%9cunpredictable-futures-islam-citizenship-and-political-possibility-in-france%e2%80%9d-with-mayanthi-fernando/February 1, 2017. This talk examined how Muslim French – i.e. those committed to practicing Islam as French citizens and practicing citizenship as pious Muslims – negotiate a social and political world in which they are imagined, a priori, as always already not-French because they are Muslim. It explored how this impasse is not only lived but also challenged by a post-immigration generation of Muslim civic activists. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork with these activists, the talk reflected on new forms of public religiosity, national citizenship, and political possibility.
]]>February 1, 2017. This talk examined how Muslim French – i.e. those committed to practicing Islam as French citizens and practicing citizenship as pious Muslims – negotiate a social and political world in which they are imagined, a priori, as always already not-French because they are Muslim. It explored how this impasse is not only lived but also challenged by a post-immigration generation of Muslim civic activists. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork with these activists, the talk reflected on new forms of public religiosity, national citizenship, and political possibility.]]>February 1, 2017. This talk examined how Muslim French – i.e. those committed to practicing Islam as French citizens and practicing citizenship as pious Muslims ...February 1, 2017. This talk examined how Muslim French – i.e. those committed to practicing Islam as French citizens and practicing citizenship as pious Muslims – negotiate a social and political world in which they are imagined, a priori, as always already not-French because they are Muslim. It explored how this impasse is not only lived but also challenged by a post-immigration generation of Muslim civic activists. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork with these activists, the talk reflected on new forms of public religiosity, national citizenship, and political possibility.]]>NoNo00:37:49ACMCU briefing: “Unpredictable Futures: Islam, Citizenship, and Political Possibility in France” with Mayanthi Fernandohttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-briefing-unpredictable-futures-islam-citizenship-and-political-possibility-in-france-with-mayanthi-fernando/
http://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-briefing-unpredictable-futures-islam-citizenship-and-political-possibility-in-france-with-mayanthi-fernando/#commentsFri, 03 Feb 2017 11:40:21 -0500sfsACMCUACMCUAudioACMCUMultimediaACMCUSpotlightACMCUAudiohttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-briefing-unpredictable-futures-islam-citizenship-and-political-possibility-in-france-with-mayanthi-fernando/February 1, 2017. This talk examined how Muslim French – i.e. those committed to practicing Islam as French citizens and practicing citizenship as pious Muslims – negotiate a social and political world in which they are imagined, a priori, as always already not-French because they are Muslim. It explored how this impasse is not only lived but also challenged by a post-immigration generation of Muslim civic activists. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork with these activists, the talk reflected on new forms of public religiosity, national citizenship, and political possibility.
]]>February 1, 2017. This talk examined how Muslim French – i.e. those committed to practicing Islam as French citizens and practicing citizenship as pious Muslims – negotiate a social and political world in which they are imagined, a priori, as always already not-French because they are Muslim. It explored how this impasse is not only lived but also challenged by a post-immigration generation of Muslim civic activists. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork with these activists, the talk reflected on new forms of public religiosity, national citizenship, and political possibility.]]>February 1, 2017. This talk examined how Muslim French – i.e. those committed to practicing Islam as French citizens and practicing citizenship as pious Muslims ...February 1, 2017. This talk examined how Muslim French – i.e. those committed to practicing Islam as French citizens and practicing citizenship as pious Muslims – negotiate a social and political world in which they are imagined, a priori, as always already not-French because they are Muslim. It explored how this impasse is not only lived but also challenged by a post-immigration generation of Muslim civic activists. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork with these activists, the talk reflected on new forms of public religiosity, national citizenship, and political possibility.]]>NoNo00:32:45ACMCU book talk: “Has Religion Become the Most Influential Factor in International Relations?” with Shireen Hunterhttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-book-talk-has-religion-become-the-most-influential-factor-in-international-relations-with-shireen-hunter/
http://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-book-talk-has-religion-become-the-most-influential-factor-in-international-relations-with-shireen-hunter/#commentsThu, 02 Feb 2017 15:18:00 -0500sfsACMCUACMCUAudioACMCUMultimediaACMCUSpotlightACMCUAudioACMCUVideohttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-book-talk-has-religion-become-the-most-influential-factor-in-international-relations-with-shireen-hunter/January 25, 2017. In the last two decades, the role of religion in international affairs has become more prominent, and has attracted the academia’s and publics’ attention. However, many questions regarding how and why religion influences international relations remain unanswered. Is religion a motivation for action by state and non-state actors or merely a justification? Which actors are more influenced by religion? In what ways does religion influence international relations? In her latest book God on Our Side: Religion in International Affairs Dr. Shireen Hunter looks into these questions and tries to explain why and how religion affects international relations. By using three case studies-Russia’s Policy towards the Bosnia War, Turkey’s Policy towards the Bosnia War, and the European Union’s policy towards Turkey’s membership in the EU, Dr. Hunter demonstrated how, why, when and through what channels religion most influences international relations.
]]>January 25, 2017. In the last two decades, the role of religion in international affairs has become more prominent, and has attracted the academia’s and publics’ attention. However, many questions regarding how and why religion influences international relations remain unanswered. Is religion a motivation for action by state and non-state actors or merely a justification? Which actors are more influenced by religion? In what ways does religion influence international relations? In her latest book God on Our Side: Religion in International Affairs Dr. Shireen Hunter looks into these questions and tries to explain why and how religion affects international relations. By using three case studies-Russia’s Policy towards the Bosnia War, Turkey’s Policy towards the Bosnia War, and the European Union’s policy towards Turkey’s membership in the EU, Dr. Hunter demonstrated how, why, when and through what channels religion most influences international relations.]]>January 25, 2017. In the last two decades, the role of religion in international affairs has become more prominent, and has attracted the academia’s and ...January 25, 2017. In the last two decades, the role of religion in international affairs has become more prominent, and has attracted the academia’s and publics’ attention. However, many questions regarding how and why religion influences international relations remain unanswered. Is religion a motivation for action by state and non-state actors or merely a justification? Which actors are more influenced by religion? In what ways does religion influence international relations? In her latest book God on Our Side: Religion in International Affairs Dr. Shireen Hunter looks into these questions and tries to explain why and how religion affects international relations. By using three case studies-Russia’s Policy towards the Bosnia War, Turkey’s Policy towards the Bosnia War, and the European Union’s policy towards Turkey’s membership in the EU, Dr. Hunter demonstrated how, why, when and through what channels religion most influences international relations.]]>NoNo00:53:54ACMCU event: “The Civil Rights of Muslim Americans: A Casualty of the War on Terror” with Arjun Singh Sethihttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-%e2%80%9cthe-civil-rights-of-muslim-americans-a-casualty-of-the-war-on-terror%e2%80%9d-with-arjun-singh-sethi/
http://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-%e2%80%9cthe-civil-rights-of-muslim-americans-a-casualty-of-the-war-on-terror%e2%80%9d-with-arjun-singh-sethi/#commentsWed, 25 Jan 2017 16:32:41 -0500sfsACMCUACMCUAudioACMCUMultimediaACMCUSpotlightACMCUAudiohttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-%e2%80%9cthe-civil-rights-of-muslim-americans-a-casualty-of-the-war-on-terror%e2%80%9d-with-arjun-singh-sethi/December 7, 2016. Co-sponsored with the Bridge Initiative. Innocent Muslim Americans are a casualty of the war on terror. They are regularly targeted by abusive and overreaching counter-terrorism programs including countering violent extremism initiatives, watchlists, and suspicious activity reporting. They likewise endure disproportionate surveillance and profiling by national intelligence agencies and law enforcement. We spy on the many to catch the few. We target based on faith, not evidence of wrongdoing. This talk explored these abusive practices and discussed efforts underway to curb them.
]]>December 7, 2016. Co-sponsored with the Bridge Initiative. Innocent Muslim Americans are a casualty of the war on terror. They are regularly targeted by abusive and overreaching counter-terrorism programs including countering violent extremism initiatives, watchlists, and suspicious activity reporting. They likewise endure disproportionate surveillance and profiling by national intelligence agencies and law enforcement. We spy on the many to catch the few. We target based on faith, not evidence of wrongdoing. This talk explored these abusive practices and discussed efforts underway to curb them.]]>December 7, 2016. Co-sponsored with the Bridge Initiative. Innocent Muslim Americans are a casualty of the war on terror. They are regularly targeted by abusive ...December 7, 2016. Co-sponsored with the Bridge Initiative. Innocent Muslim Americans are a casualty of the war on terror. They are regularly targeted by abusive and overreaching counter-terrorism programs including countering violent extremism initiatives, watchlists, and suspicious activity reporting. They likewise endure disproportionate surveillance and profiling by national intelligence agencies and law enforcement. We spy on the many to catch the few. We target based on faith, not evidence of wrongdoing. This talk explored these abusive practices and discussed efforts underway to curb them.]]>NoNo00:35:01ACMCU event: “ISIS & The Future of Islam” with Ovamir Anjumhttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/isis-the-future-of-islam-with-ovamir-anjum/
http://sfs.podbean.com/e/isis-the-future-of-islam-with-ovamir-anjum/#commentsFri, 09 Dec 2016 16:11:34 -0500sfsACMCUACMCUAudioACMCUMultimediaACMCUSpotlightACMCUAudiohttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/isis-the-future-of-islam-with-ovamir-anjum/December 1, 2016. This talk argued that it is crucial to understand and critique the phenomenon of ISIS from within Islamic tradition, and explored its meaning for the history and future of Islam. This requires us to mobilize the disciplines of usul al-fiqh, theology, and history, and to dismantle simplistic but widespread answers that cloud meaningful understanding and response.
]]>December 1, 2016. This talk argued that it is crucial to understand and critique the phenomenon of ISIS from within Islamic tradition, and explored its meaning for the history and future of Islam. This requires us to mobilize the disciplines of usul al-fiqh, theology, and history, and to dismantle simplistic but widespread answers that cloud meaningful understanding and response.]]>December 1, 2016. This talk argued that it is crucial to understand and critique the phenomenon of ISIS from within Islamic tradition, and explored its meaning ...December 1, 2016. This talk argued that it is crucial to understand and critique the phenomenon of ISIS from within Islamic tradition, and explored its meaning for the history and future of Islam. This requires us to mobilize the disciplines of usul al-fiqh, theology, and history, and to dismantle simplistic but widespread answers that cloud meaningful understanding and response.]]>NoNo00:29:53ACMCU event [Q&A]: “Approaching Jesus in the Qur’an: Christian and Muslim Perspectives” with Mouhanad Khorchide and Klaus von Stoschhttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-qa-approaching-jesus-in-the-quran-christian-and-muslim-perspectives-with-mouhanad-khorchide-and-klaus-von-stosch/
http://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-qa-approaching-jesus-in-the-quran-christian-and-muslim-perspectives-with-mouhanad-khorchide-and-klaus-von-stosch/#commentsWed, 30 Nov 2016 14:21:45 -0500sfsUncategorizedhttp://sfs.podbean.com/e/acmcu-event-qa-approaching-jesus-in-the-quran-christian-and-muslim-perspectives-with-mouhanad-khorchide-and-klaus-von-stosch/November 14, 2016. Cosponsored with the Department of Theology and the Berkley Center. The position of Jesus in the Qur’an is among the most contentious areas in Muslim-Christian dialogue. Many Christian scholars think that the verses on Jesus in the Qur’an are not acceptable and show that the Qur’an cannot be the word of God. Many Muslim scholars think that Christian adoration of Jesus is idolatrous. Khorchide and von Stosch, part of a research project on the subject sponsored by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Association), argue that a close reading of the verses of the Qur’an in their historical setting can help Christians and Muslims appreciate each others’ positions.
]]>November 14, 2016. Cosponsored with the Department of Theology and the Berkley Center. The position of Jesus in the Qur’an is among the most contentious areas in Muslim-Christian dialogue. Many Christian scholars think that the verses on Jesus in the Qur'an are not acceptable and show that the Qur'an cannot be the word of God. Many Muslim scholars think that Christian adoration of Jesus is idolatrous. Khorchide and von Stosch, part of a research project on the subject sponsored by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Association), argue that a close reading of the verses of the Qur'an in their historical setting can help Christians and Muslims appreciate each others’ positions. ]]>November 14, 2016. Cosponsored with the Department of Theology and the Berkley Center. The position of Jesus in the Qur’an is among the most contentious ...November 14, 2016. Cosponsored with the Department of Theology and the Berkley Center. The position of Jesus in the Qur’an is among the most contentious areas in Muslim-Christian dialogue. Many Christian scholars think that the verses on Jesus in the Qur'an are not acceptable and show that the Qur'an cannot be the word of God. Many Muslim scholars think that Christian adoration of Jesus is idolatrous. Khorchide and von Stosch, part of a research project on the subject sponsored by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Association), argue that a close reading of the verses of the Qur'an in their historical setting can help Christians and Muslims appreciate each others’ positions. ]]>NoNo00:37:35